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I think it looks great! You could try glazing a section on the side and if you don't like it just paint back over it when the glaze drys. I think it would look really good if you distressed it some, but I love distressed furniture.

It's gorgeous! You could use the ralph lauren faux glaze. It's very forgiving, if you don't like it just wipe it off and it's gone. I think if you sanded the edges it might not be dark enough since it's pine underneath. Good luck, it's wonderful!XO

I have distressed several pieces in my home. I've found that my favorite is to use a dark furniture wax. It's used by cabinet makers and you have to order it online, but it's worth it. You have more control over it than the faux glazes. I also like the effect of just sanding some of the edges. I'm with Lisa, try it on the side and see what you think. Good luck! Lisa~

Hey there- Love the paint on this piece! I am thinking distress it a bit- don't worry- you could always paint over it again if you didn't like it- and add a glaze if you are not loving it. It is a very charming piece and no matter what you do- it will look gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining Feathered Nest Friday and sharing this! Love it! :)

I really like it! If you think it needs something more, maybe new knobs, and don't be afraid to distress it. I usually use a razor blade to the edges, but sand paper works fine, too. Glazing can be tricky to get it to look right with larger panels, but you can always remove it if you don't like it. Good luck!Christa

Hi Cynthia!You did a great job! It looks fabulous! So clean and fresh looking!I painted my armoire white as well and it was pine too..I do not regret it. I agree with Christa..that if you feel it needs something, the door knobs might be the extra you're looking for. I know how you feel.. Im new to distressing too, but Sandy from Paint me White blog says that you cant go to wrong with sanding to distress it. You go first!! lolI havent distressed mine yet..but Im hoping to take that step soon.. :)When I painted the other "corner" pine unit I added new door knobs and it made it look like a whole new piece of furniture!Looks lovely just as it is though too!!

I think it is wonderful. If you are scared to distress I would try changing the knobs as a first small step. It is amazing the difference something so small can make. It is a beautiful piece and you did a great job!

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